Abu Dhabi to Riyadh (AUH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 500 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: GA, MU, NH, OZ, TP, XY | 31 | 320, 32Q, 77X | 1h55-2h46 | – | – | GA, MU, NH, OZ, TP, XY |
| SV Saudia Also: KL | 28 | 320, 321, 32N | 1h45-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | KL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→RUH | DWC→RUH | DXB→RUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 136 | 1 | 184 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh.
UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.
AUH–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to RUH
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Saudia. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to RUH is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 500 miles (805 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 265 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, Hamad and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).